Costco Wholesale Installs Solar-Power Energy System (Lake Elsinore, CA)

[jpak]

http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsNAPR735.htm

Costco Wholesale Corp., the leader in high volume, high quality products, has announced the installation of its second solar-powered energy system at its Lake Elsinore, California warehouse (29315 Central Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA). SunEdison, North America’s largest solar services provider, simplified the implementation by delivering the turnkey solar system, which will produce 595 kW (DC) 496kW (AC) through the 45,000 square foot system.

As part of Costco’s long-term commitment to energy conservation and reduction of energy costs, the new system is expected to supply in excess of 725,000 kWh (AC) annually over an expected lifespan of 25 years. The solar system is expected to save more than $3.8 million in energy expenditures over the 25-year period. The clean energy produced by the solar system will eliminate an estimated 1,009,611 pounds of CO2 annually, which is the equivalent of planting 2,800 acres of trees over the 25 year life of the system.

By delivering a turn-key system, SunEdison simplified the implementation process, which includes engineering, permitting, metering and meeting other regulatory requirements. SunEdison built the system using Kyocera 200 Watt Modules, and a SatCon 500 KW inverter. Each manufacturer met stringent specifications set by solar services provider SunEdison.

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[K8-EEE]

1. K&R For My Favorite Store!

Costco is once again an example of what a good corporate citizen can be.

[kestrel91316]

2. IMHO all big-box stores should be REQUIRED to install solar PV panels

and solar hot water also.

You don't wanna do it, you don't need to build a big box. It's for your own good, sweetie.

[jpak]

3. and solar fiber optic day lighting too...

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